Andy can earn some good point to go close to Rafa, because he defends just 45 points and then he will have to try to defend title in Cincinnati.But it is true too that choosing to play again next week can be a danger: he is tired and hard courts are not the best thing to have a rest.

Toronto's draw is a double face trouble too: play against Raonic&Isner can mean play fast matches, short rallies; but we know Andy and he could try to make miracles against their fast services. It is a risk for Andy's body.

Do you agree?

I am waiting for the decision. When will he have to declare his will?

Does it really matter if Andy does not play, he's earned 1500 extra points here by winning the gold, so if he does not defend Cincinnati whatever happens he'll still be in positive territory? can anyone help here with the maths?

Agree it s a potential easy 1000 points for Andy but really the only thing that matters is the US Open. I don't think he can play both Toronto and Cincinatti and expect to be 100% for Flushing Meadows. Maybe he could play Toronto then miss Cincinatti and take 2-3 weeks rest before the US?

With 180 for Nadal, i believe that for Murray will be so difficult can become number 3 before New York (but if there he will... )

For n.3 Murray has to play Toronto and play pretty nice in Cincinnati, because Nadal in Cincinnati can earn a lot of points.So, i don't know... I would he plays it, but seriously it would be too dangerous for New York.

It's unlikely Andy will catch Nadal unless he has a great US Open and/or amazing finish to the season. Nadal picked up a LOT of points in the clay season and is defending barely anything from here on in (bar the 1200 at the USO).

I will be attending Andy's match on Wednesday with one eye patched (stupid ******* surgery the day before.)If he bombs, I don't care. It's all about USO from hereonin for me, baby. btw..Weather is hot and stormy here right now.